Blog Action Day - Poverty

Today is Blog Action Day and 10 Links a Day is taking part to bring awareness. Over 7000 bloggers are registered to discuss poverty today. The blogospere has alot to offer when it comes to banding together and fighting for a cause. Please see the links below to further educate yourself and see what you can do to help.

Today's 10 Links a Day: The sad state of povery in 2008

1. Uncultured Project
   Highly Rated YouTube Channel Documenting One Man’s Efforts Against Poverty.
   
2. Causes Of Poverty
   Fact Sheets, Statistics And Articles On The Causes And Effects Of Global Poverty
   
3. Hans Rosling Talk At TED (Video)
   Fascinating Talk By Researcher Hans Rosling Demoing Some Great Statistics
   
4. Girl Effect
   Interesting Project With A Really Worthwhile Video
   
5. WorldBank’s Poverty Net
   Lots Of Resources Providing Introductory Information To Poverty Measurement And Analysis
   
6. End Poverty By 2015
   Just 7 Years To Go To Achieve The Goals Of The Millenium Campaign
   
7. End Poverty Blog
   Daily Log Of Experts From Around The World Promoting The Millennium Development Goals And The Global Fight Against Poverty.
   
8. Stand Up Against Poverty
   Auspiciously Occurring Just Two Days After Blog Action Day, This Is A Fantastic Effort To Be A Part Of!
   
9. Our Day To End Poverty: 24 Ways You Can Make A Difference
   A Very Worthwhile Read!
   
10. Results
    A Nonprofit Grassroots Advocacy Organization Committed To Creating The Political Will To End Hunger
    
11. Global Call To Action Against Poverty
    This Global Alliance Is Made Up Of A Diverse Range Of Coalitions, Community Groups, Trade Unions, Individuals, Faith Groups And Campaigners, Who Are All Committed To The Fight Against Poverty.
    
12. World Food Programme
    The World’s Frontline Organisation Fighting Hunger.
    
13. Oxfam International
    We Believe We Can End Poverty And Injustice, As Part Of A Global Movement For Change.
    
14. Spotlight On Poverty
    An Organisation That Aims To Highlight Issues Relating To Poverty In The United States Of America, And To Ask The Presidential Candidates About Their Plans In This Respect.
    
15. Moving Up USA
    A Voice For Reducing Poverty & Boosting Social Mobility
    
16. Making Poverty History
    Offers Lots Of Useful Ideas And Resources About Poverty And Related Global Issues

Green is the New Green!

10 Links a Day declares, green is the new green! Mother Earth also says that anything you can do is a step in the right direrction. Check out today's links on what you can do to make the world a greener, more sustainable place.

Today's 10 Links a Day: Green is the New Green

1. Chartreuse Chic
   Eco friendly fashionistas
   
   
2. EcoGeek
   Science, technology gadgets and...baby seals. We're in a bit of an eco-mess, but we've got the brains to lick any problem. And that's why EcoGeek.org publishes up to ten stories daily about innovations that are saving the planet.
   
   
3. EcoVertex
   A home remodel that embraces green design and construction practices. And a diary of a green journey.
   
   
4. Green As A Thistle
   Making one change a day to go completely green. Read about it.
   
   
5. Jestson Green
   Blogging the Green revolution
   
   
6. Daily Danny
   Green Living Expert Danny Seo's eco-friendly and crafty ideas for everyday living
   
   
7. The Groovy Mind
   The Groovy Mind to further the movements of environmental sustainability and social and economic justice through sourcing, promoting and selling organic, Fair Trade and eco-friendly products that break the cycle of poverty while protecting our natural resources.
   
   
8. US Green Building Council
   The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
   
   
9. Verde Vista
   This blog highlights current events, opinions, and experiences related to sustainability and bright green environmentalism.
   
   
10. Ecorazzi
    The latest in green gossip

ecards galore

Today's post comes for 10 Links a Day guest blogger, Tim. Why not send a message to brighten up someones day by utilizing the links below? Its free and with the way the economy is going you can save a few bucks and make someones day. Have a great weekend.

Today's 10 Links a Day: Ecards ecards and more ecards

1. someecards
   
   
2. Hipster Cards
   
   
3. Blue Mountain
   
   
4. Hallmark
   
   
5. americangreetings
   
   
6. Ojolie
   
   
7. sloppykisscards.com
   
   
8. egreetings.com
   
   
9. jupitergreetings
   
   
10. BirthdayAlarm.com

Innovative Parenting Products

I have lots of Mom's in my life. Here are a few of their favorite things that I've heard them rave about. A toast to all of the innovators out there that saw an issue and solved it with these GREAT items!  A must read for all parents of young children.

Today's 10 Links a Day: Innovative Baby Products

1. Buggy Baggs
   Buggy Baggs, Shopping Cart Cover and Diaper Bag
   
   
2. Snacktrap
   original anti-spill snack cup, which allows little ones to feed themselves while minimizing spill and clean up for Mom!
   
   
3. Quick Change Crib
   Changing the crib sheet is such a chore! Some put towels or other sheets on top of the crib sheet, some put the baby in the parents' bed, some just wipe the sheet down. None of these solutions serve the baby or the parents as well as sleeping on a nice clean sheet. The Quick Change Crib allows you to do that in 30 seconds.
   
   
4. Kipiis Bib Clips
   Bib clips for modern parents and babies
   
   
5. Rain or Shine Kids
   
   
6. Tabletopper
   Stick in place table mats, potty topper and shopper topper
   
   
7. Baby Care Timer
   Introducing the first tool that helps new parents remember the details of baby care
   
   
8. Korbie
   All-in-1 Diaper Bag, Part Bassinet, Part Changing Table
   
   
9. Löopa Gyro Bowl
   The Löopa gyro-bowl may look like it’s out of this world because, well, it is. Made with revolutionary spill-resistant technology, the Löopa gyro-bowl will keep your kids entertained and your living room clean at snack time. With gravity-defying engineering, dry food and snacks stay inside the bowl and off your floor no matter what kind of high-flying fun your kids get into
   
   
10. Keep It Kleen Pacifier
    
    
11. Gabriel Feeding Pad
    Free up your hands, really

If it's free it's for me

In these tough economic times, take what you can get for free. Check out these sites that are giving stuff away... really, giving stuff away!

Today's 10 Links a Day: Free, Free, Free

1. Free Snatcher
   
   
2. TheFreeSite.com
   
   
3. THUNDERFAP.com
   
   
4. Shop4Freebies
   
   
5. All Free Samples
   
   
6. Free Samples Blog
   
   
7. Sweet Free Stuff
   
   
8. FreeFusion.net
   
   
9. Killer FREE Samples
   
   
10. Simple Free Samples
    

Modern Design for the Home

Looking to modernize your home? Look no further. Today we bring you some great sites to check out before you splurge for that new piece of furniture. Happy shopping

Today's 10 Links a Day: Modern home furnishings.

1. ABC Carpet & Home
   
   
2. Alan Moss
   
   
3. KOHLER.interiors
   
   
4. CALYPSO
   
   
5. The Conran Shop
   
   
6. John Derian
   
   
7. Mecox
   
   
8. Hive
   
   
9. GoMod.com
   
   
10. re:modern

Breast Cancer Charities - Part 2 of 2

Each October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The effects of Breast Cancer can be minimized if detected early. It is important to do regular self examinations and to also have your scheduled mammogram. MEN, - you too can get breast cancer! Be safe and follow your doctor's recommendations...

Throughout the month of October, 10linksaday will continue to share those charities with you that are supporting the cause. Anything you can do is GREATLY appreciated.

Today's 10 linksaday: Breast Cancer Charities - Part 2

1. Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation


2. National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund


3. National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.


4. The Rose


5. SHARE


6. Strang Cancer Prevention Center


7. Susan G. Komen for the Cure


8. Walker Cancer Research Institute


9. Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization


10. Young Survival Coalition

Breast Cancer Charities - Part 1 of 2

Each October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many volunteers work to raise awareness of this disease and to also memorialize those that have lost the battle.

At this time, can you find the time to donate to the cause, personally, financially, however you wish? Most important is that we all work to find the cure!

Throughout the month of October, 10linksaday will continue to share those charities with you that are supporting the cause. Anything you can do is GREATLY appreciated.

Today's 10 linksaday: Breast Cancer Charities - Part 1

1. American Breast Cancer Foundation


2. American Cancer Society


3. Breast Cancer Action


4. Breast Cancer Fund


5. Breast Cancer Research Foundation


6. The Cancer Center for Detection and Prevention


7. Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation


8. Community Breast Health Project


9. John Wayne Cancer Institute


10. Living Beyond Breast Cancer
    

More Music to our Ears

We are humming right into the weekend with today's post. We are feeling an extra skip in our step with the music we discovered on the net through these sites. What are your favorite music resources? Drop us a line at 10linksaday@gmail.com

Today's 10 links a Day: Music to our ears....

1. Create Digital Music
   Clearly named after what it does, Create Digital Music will point you to the right tools to perfect your sound. The site includes product reviews and announcements, music-production tips, and an active community offering helpful music-making advice.
   
   
2. Muxtape
   Relaunching soon, in the service of bands - stay tuned
   
   
3. RadioTime
   This place is all about you and others listening to what you want and wherever you want. RadioTime.com is your electronic guide to radio programming.With RadioTime.com, you can: find local radio by zip code (the Local Radio tab shows radio for your chosen location), browse stations by location, by genre, and by subcategories, listen to radio, personality name, other keywords, get suggestions of other programs you might like, save presets for quick access, record radio with a PC software that works like TiVo for radio.
   
   
4. thesixtyone
   thesixtyone taps into the collective wisdom of thousands of people to uncover the best in new music. Similar set up would be Technorati for Technology
   
   
5. Wolfgang's Vault
   Wolfgang’s Vault is the home for the past, present and future of live music
   
   
6. Myspace Music
   Enough said...
   
   
7. blueTunes
   Upload your music to the cloud and access it from anywhere! In beta, all legal.
   
   
8. BOJAM
   Bojam is an online music collaboration service connecting musicians to mix, record, and collaborate to produce original or popular music.
   
   
9. Mixtube
   Create and share audio playlists made from YouTube videos.
   
   
10. fluxblog
    Really fun music blog. Check it out...

Did you know October is...

How did it become October already? Wow, well, you know what that means. Find out what this month holds by checking out the links below.

Today's 10 Links a Day: October is...

1. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
   
   
2. Vegetarian Awareness Month
   
   
3. National Dental Hygiene Month
   
   
4. Family Health Month
   
   
5. Halloween Safety Month
   
   
6. National Crime Prevention Month
   
   
7. National Book Month
   
   
8. Gay and Lesbian History Month
   
   
9. Head Start Awareness Month
   
   
10. National Animal Safety and Protection Month
    
    
11. Women's Small Business Month
    
    
12. National Physical Therapy Month
    
    
13. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    
    
14. Positive Attitude Month